Resume

Architect and Designer

Milenko is an organized, methodical, and reliable person who applies these attributes to further his professional advancement in both the design and construction sectors. With 18 years of experience in developing architectural designs for mixed-use, cultural/institutional, educational, and residential projects; He has also developed a unique set of creative solutions for executing architectural detail. Acting as both the architectural designer and technical lead, over the past several years he is also a go-to client liaison from beginning to completion.

Milenko is a team player who can notice and build on the talents of his peers; communicates clearly and focuses on important project objectives. He continually seeks to invest in his understanding of construction detail and building methodology, furthering his experience in project design, planning, and implementation.

t: +968 979 40 431

Education

2004 Master of Architecture UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING

2002 Bachelor of Science in Architecture UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING Magna Cum Laude

Skills

Image refinement/assembly - Advanced use of Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / drafting /

3D modeling - Excellent command of SketchUp & LayOut / AutoCAD drafting / Basic knowledge of Autodesk Revit /

CAD/CAM - Expertise in Laser cutting / 3D printing /

Materials and Techniques - Professional experience in scale model fabrication in a variety of materials / Efficient communication through drafting skills, including perspectives, plans, sections, elevations, and rendered views

Skilled in the documentation of drawings and models

Work Experience

SENIOR ARCHITECT: Hoehler + alSalmy Architects & Engineers,  Muscat 2022-present

Milenko is a sought-after consulting architect in the project design delivery, statutory approvals,  and construction supervision phases.  The continued relationship with the financial sector resulted in the opening of the new HSBC Bank Oman office and retail facility.  Provided are the services of the detailing, supervision, and approval of project documents to ensure the global standards are satisfied in all project phases.

Currently supervising the completion of the renovation of the second-floor suite, diplomatic academy building, and the auditorium of Oman’s Foreign Ministry in Muscat.

• Concept design of the Awan Properties commercial development in Muscat, Seeb; delivered in a two-stage report and a handover to the project development team.

• Detailed design, specification approval by the global team, tendering, and supervision phases for the Vehicle Service Reception within the main BMW car showroom in Muscat.

• Renovation execution of the Duke’s, hospitality project within the IHG Crowne Plaza Hotel in Qurum, Muscat.

• Writing of the project methodologies and preparation of the company profile documents.

SENIOR ARCHITECT: Centre Point Engineering Consultancy, Muscat 2019-2022

Milenko successfully applied the new HSBC global standards of both the workplace and retail spaces in the Sultanate of Oman.  He had completed on time and on budget, the 2.600 m2 HSBC Project Connect building located in downtown Muscat. As an architect in charge of the design management, supervision, and document approvals; Milenko pays close attention to detail and quality control of architectural, and interior finish production.  He generates detailed 3D models and visualizations; all in coordination with the clients’ design changes and ensures details are implemented according to the approved design and within the budget.

• Lead design architect on a 2,000 m2 mixed-use program and feasibility studies of a private clinic, located in downtown Muscat.  Defined the owner’s program requirements and led the project team from the concept to the project's design development phase.  In coordination with the client, all statutory approvals were submitted on time for further review.

• Working closely with clients in providing fast-track detailed 3D modeling services, feasibility studies, and interior and building designs that align with both, owner and regulatory requirements.

• Performing duties of site architect tasked with construction and management of a 4,000 m2 VIP villa project and a budget of 10 million $ US in Muscat, Oman.  Site supervision and coordination of civil and interior design work.  Also tasked with the material procurement management on local, regional, and international markets.

PROJECT INTERIOR ARCHITECT:

• The interior design of a 10.000m2 ‘Single Location – Multiple Destinations’ hotel in Dubai. Project design, from concept design to 3D visualization, and construction documents. Responsible for client relations, presentations, design development, and preparation of detailed construction documents.

• Architectural and interior design for the adaptive reuse project of Karim Hotel & Spa in Beirut, Lebanon. Project lead in planning, interior design, and landscape design on a 40-acre site.

• The New Folk Art Museum in central Mongolia Concept design. Responsible for client relations, planning, 3D visualization, and gallery fit-out for display of private art collection.

• Design development of Blok 11a 20.000 m2 apartment building in New Belgrade for a group of investors.  Concept design through hand sketches, 3D and 2D drawings. Design of building façade and apartment units with an underground parking garage, within a dense urban context.

PROJECT ARCHITECT AND SUPERVISION: Institute for Historic Preservation, Belgrade, Serbia 2009-2011

• Design team. Site and building surveys of heritage sites and buildings. On-site instrument measuring, hand sketching, and documentation of buildings and structural systems.

• Prepared computer 3D models and 2D drawing documents of the existing condition of buildings.

• Responsible for designs and construction documents used in the conservation of historic monuments.

• Supervised disassembly, reconstruction, and conservation work on the 19th. century houses and historic wine cellar complex in Serbia.

PROJECT DESIGNER: Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, New York City, NY 2008-2009

• Design team. Coordinating BIM (Revit) modeling for Abu Dhabi Plaza, an 88-storey high-rise development project in Astana, Kazakhstan. Computer 3D modeling, and 2D drawing from SD, through the DD phase for the above-mentioned project.

• Drawing material and renderings for designs and office marketing purposes.

• Prepared the design, presentation drawings, and board layout for a design competition entry for retail and 500 key hotel towers in Nanjing, China.

PROJECT DESIGNER: Cannon Design, Buffalo and New York City, NY 2004-2007

• Developed and prepared design sketches.

• Design team. Prepared CAD drawings of building exterior as plans, sections, elevations, and details.

• Computer 3D modeling, and 2D drawing from SD, through DD, and CD phases.

• Physical models developed in various stages of the project.

• Drawing material and renderings for office marketing purposes.

• Design lead on winning competition entry for student housing in Buffalo, NY.

• Prepared presentation drawings and board layout for winning design competition entry for business and hotel towers in Istanbul, Turkey.

• Organized fabrication of two large-scale models for a major university project.

• Fabrication of study and finished models for a major master-planning project.

• Maintainance and organization of office model-making shop.

Exhibitions

Bait al Zubair Museum Gallery exhibition of architecture and interior design projects, Muscat, Oman. (2019)

Bait Al Maqham Scale Model Exhibition at the SCD Gallery, Muscat, Oman. (2016)

POTO Type Design Competition Exhibition at the Gallery, Toronto, Canada. (2007)

Ave Maria Oratory Scale Model Research Exhibition of Cannon Design, Grand Island. (2006)

Mori on Wright Exhibition at the Albright Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Design team. Fabrication of five site-specific architectural models.  Tasks: designed and detailed primary support system for exhibit material, assisted in gallery preparation and exhibit material installation. (2004)

Interests